This might be a dumb question,but......I was just wondering if anyone can tell me what the purpose of the rear rock guard is, other than providing a sun shield. On my AS its on the rear bath window. I have one that I took off because I don't like how it looks with it. If I don't get a good reason to keep it, I will probably sell it to someone who wants one.

This might be a dumb question,but......I was just wondering if anyone can tell me what the purpose of the rear rock guard is, other than providing a sun shield. On my AS its on the rear bath window. I have one that I took off because I don't like how it looks with it. If I don't get a good reason to keep it, I will probably sell it to someone who wants one.

Thanks in advance for any input.

MARYW164, My best guess is that a previous owner liked the idea of more privacy when bathing. I would like to see what it looks like as I need a rock guard on the front of my trailer and would be interested if you really want to sell it. you can PM me a picture of it or send one to my e-mail address. Thanks, Ed

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This might be a dumb question,but......I was just wondering if anyone can tell me what the purpose of the rear rock guard is, other than providing a sun shield. On my AS its on the rear bath window. I have one that I took off because I don't like how it looks with it. If I don't get a good reason to keep it, I will probably sell it to someone who wants one.

Thanks in advance for any input.

Mary.

Rockguards are also a "awning" if you wish.

They do make a difference by keeping the sun off the glass.

Perhaps the previous owner had to park his Airstream with the back of it to the sun.

While they may look "different" on the rear window, they do have a purpose.

FYI: This is not the wrap around type. We are the 3rd owners, so not sure if its original. It doesn't look to be a "home brew" as Inland Andy called it. It is just the size to cover the bath window. We were thinking of getting an awning to match the side ones instead. I will take a pic and try to post it later today.

I just had a thought.....this sunshield/rockguard would probably fit one of the older model AS (60's or prior) that only had the one window in the front (no curved wing windows). So if anyone needs one for that purpose this would work nicely for you. I will also measure it when I take the photos.

Here is a pic of the rock guard/ sun shield. It measures 48" wide by 26.5" high. It has the "C" channel on top to attach to trailer like the windows do. It also has side arms to hold it up when open. Any comments?

Here is a pic of the rock guard/ sun shield. It measures 48" wide by 26.5" high. It has the "C" channel on top to attach to trailer like the windows do. It also has side arms to hold it up when open. Any comments?

I am not aware of a horizontal cross bar being on any rockguard made by Airstream.

It is very well made, maybe it came off an Avion or something similar. It fits nicely over the window. So it would work for anyone who needs one for their front single window. It almost looks better made than our front 3 piece wrap around rock guard.

Andy, I need new rubber seal(for the 3 piece) for the inside where it meets the trailer. Do you stock it? Will the new "T" type hold downs work on this type of rockguard? Also ours has what looks like a rubrail type trim on the outside (decorative I guess), do you have that too? I will post a pic if you need one. Thanks, Mary

FYI: This is not the wrap around type. We are the 3rd owners, so not sure if its original. It doesn't look to be a "home brew" as Inland Andy called it. It is just the size to cover the bath window. We were thinking of getting an awning to match the side ones instead. I will take a pic and try to post it later today.

Thanks for the input.

Just to clarify; When I said that on my trailer the back window is an emergency exit, all I am trying to say is, just check so you are not blocking a vital exit for yourself. Makes no difference if it is a wrap around or not.